The Sunday (Jan. 17) edition of COSA TV focused on racing as it was and is amid the COVID-19 pandemic while also taking time to look back at some of …
Fitzsimmons On Hanover Post Shift
The shift to afternoon racing in 2020 proved a beneficial one for Hanover Raceway — so much so they will maintain their daytime schedule on summer Saturdays in 2021, albeit …
SC Seeks Audit Committee Members
Standardbred Canada is seeking two new candidates to serve on its Audit Committee, and the deadline for applications is fast approaching. The Audit Committee reports to and is selected by …
COSA President – Call to Action
Dear Members, As we navigate these uncertain times in the horse racing industry, we must make our voices heard and contact our elected members of provincial parliament and tell them …
Ontario Racing Addresses Lockdown
On Thursday, Ontario Racing issued a release regarding the possibility of horseperson support payments in light of racing being suspended due to the current provincial lockdown. The release is as …
SC, Equine Guelph Announce Online Training Partnership
Standardbred Canada (SC) and Equine Guelph (EG) are pleased to announce an online educational program for SC members. A free offering of Equine Guelph’s online short course will be the …
Canada Recovery Benefits
For anyone self-employed in the Ontario racing industry, here is some important information from Canada Revenue Agency on the recovery benefit that you may be eligible to receive – https://www.canada.ca/…/benefits/recovery-benefit.html
U.S. Harness Racing Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2021
The Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee of the United States Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame has announced the results of recent balloting to determine the 2021 …
Ontario Horsepeople Speak Out
A number of Ontario’s prominent harness racing industry participants have answered the call to action for increased awareness by penning letters to Premier Doug Ford and other political leaders in …
In 2020, Moreau Never Worked Harder
Richard Moreau is more relieved than disappointed that he won’t have to don a tuxedo again this year for the O’Brien Awards, where he’s become a fixture with a ninth …